Preacher Wayne Christian, age 80, of Menlo, GA, passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 at his residence.

Preacher Christian was born November 17, 1930, in Quenton, OK, the son of the late Sidney Ralph and Bonnie Dobson Christian. He was a retired U.S. Navy Chaplain, and a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Thelma Jane Garis Christian, sons, Billy W. Christian, David C. Christian, Ricky G. Christian, brother, Bud Christian, sisters, Sue Kimbrel, Travis Garrett, Jean Sherill, grandchildren, Alana Christian Garrett, Tyler Christian, Karen Hurley, and Rick Hurley.

Graveside service will be held at 11:45 A.M. Monday Feb. 14, 2011, at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Roger Kennard officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. Monday Feb. 14, 2011 until the service hour at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pleasant Grove Missionary Fund, in care of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church